Anglers use compact jigs to catch smallmouth bass in a variety of situations but most commonly in areas with heavy cover, such as laydowns, rock piles, vegetation, and docks. Compact flipping and football jigs tend to be more versatile than larger jigs, since they can be used to fish both shallow and deep water as well as through many different types of cover.
Here are some of the reasons anglers use compact flipping jigs to catch smallmouth bass:
Great in heavy cover: Compact jigs are easier to fish in heavy cover than larger jigs, since they are less likely to get hung up. This makes these jigs a great choice for anglers who are fishing in areas with dense cover with lots of potential snags.
Smaller profile: A compact jig has a smaller profile than a traditional jig, which makes it more appealing to smallmouth bass. This is especially important when fishing in clear water since smallmouths tend to be sight feeders.
Use a soft plastic trailer: A soft plastic trailer will help to add more action to your jig and make it more appealing to smallmouth bass. Good choices include creature baits or crawfish imitations.
Canadien bass pro Cory Johnston is highly skilled at catching big smallmouth bass across the U.S. and Canada. When fishing areas of dense, interspersed cover such as rocks and vegetation, Johnston often relies on compact jigs to trigger hungry smallmouths into biting.
Take a couple minutes and watch the following video where he discusses his jig fishing system:
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